How Many Antipopes Were There

Top 10 Antipopes. About forty or so men hold a dubious distinction. They are considered Antipopes – false rivals to the Popes. Between the 3rd and 15th centuries, there would be many claims to who should be Pontiff of Rome.

Who were the 3 popes of the Great Schism?

A 14th-century miniature symbolizing the schismDate1378–1417LocationEuropeTypeChristian Schism

How many American Popes have there been?

The papacy has existed for over 2,000 years, while the U.S. is a fairly young country — being officially established less than 300 years ago. With that in mind, Americans shouldn’t feel too outraged that there hasn’t been an American among the more than 260 popes who have held the position.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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